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Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 2-year

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

The central purpose of the college is to give students a thorough acquaintance with those areas of knowledge essential to the specialization. The college is dedicated to the advancement of funeral service education and the funeral service profession. It is also dedicated to the ideals that all students reach their full potential through service to their fellow man, education and the funeral service profession. It is also dedicated to the ideals that all students: develop a high self-enrichment by becoming vocationally, socially and morally competent and education and the funeral service profession. It is also dedicated to the ideals that all students improve self-discipline as they strive to accomplish their goals through individual effort and group cooperation.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$12,740

Out of state

$12,740
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $6,345
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 0.0% $0
Loans 100.0% $11,621

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
    • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals for careers in the funeral service industry and for licensure as funeral service directors or morticians. Includes instruction in the basic elements of mortuary science and the business, counseling, and operational aspects of funeral service. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
55%
Male Students
45%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Black57.24%
  2. Caucasian40.74%
  3. Hispanic/Latino0.67%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities0.67%
  5. Asian0.34%
  6. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.34%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

645

Undergraduate students

645

Attendance breakdown

Full time
8%
Part time
92%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • Basketball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Basketball
    • Female

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